Washington sees new type autogiro, Washington, D.C. Oct. 2. An experimental auto giro, capable of being driven on highways as well as being flown in the air, was delivered to the Bureau of Air Commerce today at the Department Commerce today at the Department Commerce building. The ship, piloted by
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